Business and legal issues for beverage and hospitality companies, including financing, restructuring, regulatory compliance, and industry operations.
A 2020 overview considers restructuring options for breweries, wineries, distilleries, bars, and restaurants facing severe pandemic-related disruption.
The ILCC’s March 2020 FAQ addresses essential alcohol businesses, delivery, returns, and operational limits under Illinois’ stay-at-home order.
A September 2019 update covers House passage of the SAFE Banking Act and its proposed protections for cannabis banking and related transactions.
The April 2019 Kona filings outline a proposed settlement of consumer claims over Hawaiian-origin impressions in beer branding.
A shipping-damage dispute highlights contractual limits, carrier obligations, and arguments available when beverages or ingredients arrive damaged.
The DME–Newlands receivership prompts practical discussion of protecting advance payments, equipment deposits, warranties, and other supplier exposure.
The Schlafly dispute examines registration of a family name for beer, objections from relatives, and evidence supporting trademark recognition.
An archived reminder of the December 31, 2018 food-facility registration renewal deadline for breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
The Black Ops dispute examines beverage-name recognition and likelihood of confusion in Brooklyn Brewery’s request for a trademark injunction.
